Most so-called "video art" is jumbled, unengaging rubbish by hip narcissists. And some mere "YouTube" videos rise unexpectedly to genuine art. Take 9 minutes of your day to relish this exquisite time-lapse portrait of humanity in Prospect Park. It is tender and breathtaking, and if this isn't the art of moving pictures, nothing is. Although it is set charmingly to one of my favorite classical guitar pieces (or perhaps mandolin), I recommend seeing it the first time through with the sound off. Kudos to creator Li Perez-Rey, who tells us how she did it in a comment below.
Which moment is your favorite? (Mine: Angry Guy Alone in Deep Night.)
The Snowman from Li Perez-Rey on Vimeo.
Thank you for sharing. A great 9 minutes.
Posted by: Chicken Underwear | March 06, 2010 at 05:34 AM
My family and I are SO lucky to live across the street from the magical Prospect Park. But every time my daughters and I build a snowman, it gets knocked down pretty quickly. I'm a tv producer and filmmaker (www.gatomedia.com)-- so for fun, I decided to set up a camera in my front window and let it roll. I edited the piece down from about 9hrs of dv tape. My favorite part is probably the burly dad who takes pity and rebuilds the snowman's face and then walks away embarrassed-- hoping no one saw him.
haha people are fascinating!!
Posted by: Li | March 07, 2010 at 11:30 PM
Wow. Creation. Destruction. Creation. Destruction. And around and around it goes.
Posted by: Matthew | March 08, 2010 at 08:59 PM
Gah. What is it with boys having to DESTROY things? Were any of the destructive ones girls? And I like that the boys destroy and the girls they are with are saying 'hey, that's not right' and trying to restore the thing.
I despair for our species. Too many destroyers, not enough restorers/builders.
Posted by: Jenn | March 20, 2010 at 05:52 PM